The body of former Pope Benedict XVI in lying in state at St Peter’s Basilica.
Pope Francis will preside over Thursday’s funeral – the first time that a Pope will be buried by his successor.
His body will be displayed for three days in an open casket at St Peter’s Basilica, with people allowed to pay their respects until 7pm each evening.
The funeral will take place in St Peter’s Square, before the Pope Emeritus is laid to rest in the tombs beneath the Basilica.
